ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD EDITION 2O22

[Vincent George]

I wonder if I'm the youngest person on this thread???

Anyone here younger than 23.

I'd say I have more GYW shoes than years of life, but I don't think that's unique around here. 😂

38. First pair of AE at 34.

 

[Vincent George]

Now here's a question.


What was your first pair of Allen Edmonds and where did you get them from?

For me, it was a Factory 2nd walnut Fifth Ave from the website, and I bought that specific shoe because it was the most discounted of the "classic" AE dress shoes.

Age 34 in 2018. Park Ave (black) on v tread and Fifth Ave (brown) on Dainite. Combo meal deal from Boston State St.

In store photos from 30 March 2018. Look at that Ferragamoin’ lace gap during try on. Jesus. I thought I was a BIG DEAL walking out of the store with that big bag.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

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I hate to break it to you, but I don't think you're using the right products for conditioning those HMs. Neatsfoot oil, I get. But high-mileage Mobil 1 oil? That's asking for trouble. I get that there are probably a lot of miles on your HMs, but it's Bick4 or VSC or GTFO.

 

[Vincent George]

Also mowing the lawn. 4th season for the @Ashley_S Charleston Special Higgins.

 

[Vincent George]

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think you're using the right products for conditioning those HMs. Neatsfoot oil, I get. But high-mileage Mobil 1 oil? That's asking for trouble. I get that there are probably a lot of miles on your HMs, but it's Bick4 or VSC or GTFO.

No word of a lie—I just spilled used oil all over the left boot. (Rubbed it in.)

 

[donkeyhoatie]

No word of a lie—I just spilled used oil all over the left boot. (Rubbed it in.)


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Not gonna lie, I really like the way those are looking. Keep up the patina work.

 

[madhat]

Now here's a question.


What was your first pair of Allen Edmonds and where did you get them from?

For me, it was a Factory 2nd walnut Fifth Ave from the website, and I bought that specific shoe because it was the most discounted of the "classic" AE dress shoes.

Leyland weave loafers in old chili. Nordstrom rack in DFW, thanksgiving weekend 2008. $150. Not a good fit for my foot in actuality, so as I got better fitting pairs they were allowed to wander freely.
I wish I could have them again on the 606 or 2042.

 

[JFWR]

Broadstreets. Spier. Shirt from Kauai. Golden Tiki is a must whenever in Vegas.

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We found Allen Edmonds' new cover model, Bojack Horseman.

 

[James1051]

Broadstreets. Spier. Shirt from Kauai. Golden Tiki is a must whenever in Vegas.

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So great to see the return of Prof Horseyhead! Stylin as always

 

[Shoenut]

Now here's a question.


What was your first pair of Allen Edmonds and where did you get them from?

For me, it was a Factory 2nd walnut Fifth Ave from the website, and I bought that specific shoe because it was the most discounted of the "classic" AE dress shoes.

That Sir, is a Facebook question. If you can remember your first AE, then you have not bought enough

 

[jaasher]

Hi all - I have been lurking on this thread for a while.

My first pair was 1997. Classic black Strands. Nordstrom. They went well with my banker’s uniform (grey suit).

 

[WannabeDashing]

Now here's a question.


What was your first pair of Allen Edmonds and where did you get them from?

My first was a pair of merlot Park Avenues in early-mid 2000s (either late college or early grad school gift; I can't remember when exactly). My parents bought them for me and they were bought at a local menswear shop (sadly closed now). This was my first pair of "real" dress shoes that also fit properly. I went in and tried on various shoes and eventually the salesman walked out with the PAs in a 10AA. Imagine a brick-and-mortar store carrying that size, in stock, now! 🙀

 

[madhat]

That Sir, is a Facebook question. If you can remember your first AE, then you have not bought enough

That's what spreadsheets are for. Good thing you're retiring! Maybe @Shiner is more up to date...

 

[JFWR]

Age 34 in 2018. Park Ave (black) on v tread and Fifth Ave (brown) on Dainite. Combo meal deal from Boston State St.

In store photos from 30 March 2018. Look at that Ferragamoin’ lace gap during try on. Jesus. I thought I was a BIG DEAL walking out of the store with that big bag.
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35 here. So older than the kid, younger than you!

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I no longer have my 1st pair, which was a chili Ashton. But this was my 2nd pair (the Malone). It was one of those Black Friday discounted models made from "end of the year" leathers. I still have this pair in my closet, but it's only being kept because of nostalgia. I never use them anymore and they are my ugliest. Still, holding them brings back good memories of when I first discovered AE. I was very interested in split toes at the beginning.